For patient flow, Epic and TeleTracking nab the top spots
In the healthcare setting, the term "patient flow" is becoming increasingly significant. A new report from KLAS outlines the top vendors offering patient flow solutions.
Epic, Cerner hold majority of EHR market share in acute care hospitals
A new report from KLAS found Epic and Cerner held a lead over other vendors in the space, claiming 25.8 percent and 24.6 percent of the market respectively.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Before the #HIMSSanity, McKesson tries a little levity
The only known treatments for #HIMSSanity are an extended weekend off after HIMSS, a couple of nights out during the event and, of course, a lot of laughter.
McKesson acquiring CoverMyMeds for at least $1.1 billion (updated)
McKesson will pay about $1.1 billion, and an additional $270 million is contingent upon CoverMyMeds financial performance the next two years.
Meet Conserus, McKesson’s imaging line for value-based care
McKesson discussed Conserus at last week's RSNA conference in Chicago.
New McKesson Intelligence Hub seeks to break down payer data silos
The system connects payer networks to providers and payment systems, breaking down data silos and helping to streamline authorization, claims submission and payments.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
DOJ questions McKesson-Change Healthcare venture (Updated)
The U.S. Deparment of Justice is requesting more information from McKesson and Change Healthcare before signing off on the two companies' plans to combine health IT operations into a new, $3.4 billion business.
5 must-read stories this week: McKesson-Change Healthcare deal, digital health lessons from Disney
Plus, a sound-based smartphone app may be an alternative to X-rays for detecting fractures, a health IT CEO loses it on social media and eClinicalHealth tackles remote monitoring for clinical trials.
McKesson, Change Healthcare combining IT businesses into new, $3.4B company
The new venture will serve payers, providers and consumers with financial and administrative technology to improve the increasingly complex tasks of medical billing and reimbursements, McKesson and Change Healthcare said.
Is McKesson getting out of the ambulatory EHR market?
McKesson Provider Technologies accounted for just 2 percent of McKesson's overall $179 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2015.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
A new plan on engaging consumers through a new digital path for healthcare
Change your relationship with a provider and you engage consumer, reduce friction with payers, cut costs and more.
McKesson hires new CIO/CTO from outside healthcare
McKesson has gone outside the healthcare industry in hiring a new CIO and CTO, naming Kathy McElligott to serve the dual role beginning July 20.
McKesson seeks to help payers and providers with autism disorders
McKesson Health Solutions recently launched new behavioral analysis criteria that it says can help providers and health plans deal with the increased demand for treatment for autism spectrum disorders as more people gain access to health insurance. Like most behavioral healthcare services, autism treatment has steadily risen in both demand and cost over the last […]
McKesson launches new venture fund for health startups
San Francisco tech giant McKesson Corporation has launched a new venture fund that promises to invest in early and growth stage startups working in the healthcare space. The company did not specify how much the fund is, but it said it will be “actively making investments in companies that span a broad range of healthcare” […]
20 most advanced hospitals on “Most Wired” list use tech to improve communication and patient safety
Hospitals and Health Networks released its list of the most wired hospitals as part of an effort to highlight which health systems and facilities are best connecting to patients. Among those deemed the “Most Wired,” meaning they met a rigorous set of criteria across four operational categories, 67 percent share critical patient information electronically with […]